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Tradition
Frankfurt cuisine,
the way it should taste.
We do not talk much about what we do. We prefer to cook. When you come, you will see what we mean.
More than just reservations.
Whether table, celebration, voucher or pickup — everything you need for your visit to the Wirtshaus, in one place.
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Feel goodArriveLaugh togetherStop by warmlyFavorite spotHospitalityShare momentsToast togetherEnjoy eveningsBecome a regularFeel at homeTruly cozyTake a breathCircle of friendsWarmly welcomedUncomplicatedDown-to-earthLovinglyCome backCasualChat cheerfullyLingerGood conversationsReal closenessMoments of happinessPlace of the heartSoul foodTake a breakWind downShelteredJoy of lifeBeautiful timeTogethernessFamiliarityComfortableTake your time
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Frankfurt cuisineHessian cuisineHandkäs with musicGreen SauceApple wine on tapFrankfurt schnitzelSeasonal platesRegional ingredientsNew Old TownAm HühnermarktWirtshaus traditionHonest & heartySince 1959Homemade sausageRibs & cabbageFrankfurt pork knuckleBembel & apple wineLove of homeBoiled beefBeef soupPotato saladSauerbratenMeatballDumplingsSausage platterFamily businessCulinary craftCraftsmanshipRusticTraditional home-styleWine cellarCozy dining roomHistoricReal innkeeperOld Town houseCulinary culture
Frankfurt cuisineHessian cuisineHandkäs with musicGreen SauceApple wine on tapFrankfurt schnitzelSeasonal platesRegional ingredientsNew Old TownAm HühnermarktWirtshaus traditionHonest & heartySince 1959Homemade sausageRibs & cabbageFrankfurt pork knuckleBembel & apple wineLove of homeBoiled beefBeef soupPotato saladSauerbratenMeatballDumplingsSausage platterFamily businessCulinary craftCraftsmanshipRusticTraditional home-styleWine cellarCozy dining roomHistoricReal innkeeperOld Town houseCulinary culture
Immerse yourself in our service world.
To the Service WorldReserve, celebrate, pre-order, enjoy — everything for your visit at the Hühnermarkt in one place.
In the heart of the New Old Town.
In the heart of life.
Frankfurt hospitality, regional cuisine and a house with a history of its own.
A place where a visit quickly becomes a truly beautiful evening — with regional cuisine, apple wine from the Bembel and genuine Frankfurt hospitality. A house to arrive, sit together and enjoy, in the heart of the New Old Town.
A few numbers about the house, its history and what our guests appreciate about it
Metzgerei Zarges
Back then, everything began with the family butcher shop.
Am Hühnermarkt
Moving into the house at the reconstructed Hühnermarkt.
Reviews
Guests gladly come back and recommend us to others.
Seats
Dining rooms, upper floor and terrace for every gathering.
Days a week
Open Mon to Sun from 11:00 to 22:30.
Our attitude
Why the Wirtshaus?
Hearty cuisine, honest drinks and genuine hospitality — right at the romantic Hühnermarkt, between the Cathedral and the Römer.
Love of detail
We take our time — for every place setting, every hand movement, every dish. Fresh herbs from Oberrad, asparagus in spring, sausage from our own production.
A house with history
What began in 1959 as Metzgerei Zarges is now the Wirtshaus am Hühnermarkt. Two generations, one standard: honest Frankfurt Wirtshaus culture.
Cozy dining room
Wood paneling, warm lamps, upholstered bench — a place where a visit quickly becomes a long evening, in the heart of the New Old Town.
In the heart of Frankfurt. In the heart of history.
Why the Hühnermarkt is called Hühnermarkt
Our little square between the Cathedral and the Römer is one of Frankfurt’s oldest inhabited places. In the Middle Ages, chickens and other small poultry were traded here — hence the name. The square lay right on the coronation route of the German emperors, and young Goethe knew these alleys well: his aunt Johanna Melber lived just opposite.
Our house: Markt 18
The previous building already stood around 1405 and was called Haus Schildknecht. With almost two meters of floor overhang, it projected so far over the alley that one could think it was about to tip over. At times it was the guild room of the shoemakers — popularly simply “the shoe house”. Today, the Stoltze Fountain splashes again in the middle of the square, named after the dialect poet Friedrich Stoltze.
Two houses, one Wirtshaus
Part of our rooms belongs to the neighboring house Markt 16, the “Kleines Seligeneck” — not only upstairs, but also on the ground floor. Anyone walking through the Wirtshaus changes from one house to the other along the way without noticing it. Just like in the old Old Town, where the townhouses stood wall to wall.
Destroyed and rebuilt
In March 1944, Frankfurt lost its Old Town in a single night — our house and the entire Hühnermarkt also fell victim to the bombs. From 1974 to 2012, even the Technical Town Hall stood here, a gray concrete block. Only with the Dom-Römer project was the Hühnermarkt rebuilt: in 2018, the square was back where it belongs.
What actually is a Schwemme?
We call the sociable main area the Schwemme — an old Wirtshaus word. Originally, a Schwemme was the shallow part of a body of water where horses were watered. In the 16th century, it became the serving area where beer flowed in large quantities — at long tables, without formality. That is exactly how we understand our Schwemme today.
And us? We have been part of it from the beginning.
When the Hühnermarkt reopened in 2018 after 74 years, we moved in with it. Where chickens were once traded, coronation processions passed by and shoemakers had their guild, today we cook Frankfurt cuisine and serve fresh and cold from the tap — apple wine from the Bembel or Krombacher in the glass. Come by. Sit down. And become part of this history.
Offers
What we have for you.
From the reservation to the first Frankfurt schnitzel – with us, everything feels just right.
Reserve a table
Simply reserve online – for two people, family birthdays or large groups.
- Online or by phone
- Also for groups & events
- Fast & uncomplicated
Vouchers & customer card
Give the gift of an evening full of enjoyment or save on all desserts with our customer card.
- Vouchers in any amount
- Directly in-house or by post
- Valid for one year
Pre-order & pickup
Conveniently pre-order your favorite dishes online and pick them up fresh from the kitchen.
- No delivery costs
- Individual time slots
- Frankfurt classics to go
Celebrations & events
Whether birthday, anniversary or corporate dinner – we create the right setting for every occasion.
- Dining rooms for 10 to 100 people
- Individual menus
- Live music on request
Seasonal highlights
Changing dishes with regional ingredients – always fresh, always prepared with love.
- Asparagus menu (April – June)
- Chanterelles & game (from summer)
- Goose & (from October)
Our kitchen letter
Once a month, a letter from the kitchen – new menu, dates, little stories from the Old Town.
- No advertising, no discount storm
- Unsubscribe at any time
- Privacy-compliant
How it works
From the reservation to the last Bembel.
Five small steps — and in between, an evening you will talk about for a long time.
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Reserve your table
Online in two minutes or by phone at 069 / 29 90 30. Tell us how many are coming, and we will free up the right table.
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Come by
Markt 18, right at the Hühnermarkt between the Cathedral and the Römer. Our team welcomes you at the door — a sip of apple wine to arrive is part of it, if you like.
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Choose from the menu
Whether Green Sauce, Frankfurt schnitzel or pork knuckle in Krombacher sauce — let yourself be inspired by our seasonal menu. We are happy to recommend something if you cannot decide.
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Enjoy
Fresh from the kitchen, warm to the table. With Krombacher on tap, Höhl “Blauer Bock” house bottling or a glass of wine from the region — for one evening, everything you need is there.
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Come back
Those who have been here once know us. Those who come more often become part of the house. The door is open for you every day until 22:30.
Our classics
Four plates that mean Frankfurt.
Anyone who has been with us has probably eaten one of them. And we probably asked how it tasted.
Season
Open-field asparagus 500 g
Classically served with melted country butter, new potatoes and smoked ham.
Craftsmanship
Frankfurt schnitzel
Breaded in our house style, served with our homemade Green Sauce and golden fried potatoes.
Homemade
Wirtshaus sausage platter
Selection from our own production & recipe: bratwurst and beef sausage with barrel sauerkraut and golden fried potatoes.
Classic
Pork knuckle in Krombacher dark beer sauce
Crisply roasted, braised in dark beer caraway jus, served with house-made sauerkraut — pure Frankfurt Wirtshaus tradition.
What our guests say.
Excerpts from over 700 Google reviews with an average of 4.7 stars. Real voices — the kind ones, the international ones and the critical ones.
★★★★★
„A highly recommended place for anyone who desires a meal, snack, dessert, coffee or drinks at the center of Frankfurt. The staff is polite, the service is good, the seats are comfortable. Above all though, the location is very beautiful."
★★★★★
„Excellent authentic German food. The atmosphere is great as it's a traditional restaurant. We particularly love the sausage and beer. Of course the German pork hock as well — large enough to be shared. The smoked duck appetizer is also delicious. Highly recommended."
★★★★☆
„프랑크푸르트 대성당 앞 위치 좋은 식당. 분위기도 훌륭."
Restaurant with a great location right in front of Frankfurt Cathedral. The atmosphere is also excellent.
★★★★★
„We had a pleasant experience in the center of Frankfurt. The food was genuinely tasty, the atmosphere nice, the service attentive and professional without being intrusive. Quality and overall experience were good."
★★★★★
„Ovde je bilo TOP. 3 dana za redom ja i supruga dolazimo i 2 puta smo poručili butkicu full za dve osobe. Preporuka svaka."
It was top here. My wife and I came three days in a row – and ordered the large pork knuckle for two twice. Absolute recommendation.
★★★☆☆
„I had the schnitzel and overall it was very good — the meat tasted fresh and the quality was clear. The outdoor seating area was very pleasant. Apple wine is definitely something you need to have a taste for — but interesting to try if you want the local experience. Overall a nice place with good food and a relaxed atmosphere."
Answers to what our guests ask most often.
From reservations and allergies to holidays — here are the most important details at a glance.
Do I need to reserve a table?
A spontaneous visit is almost always possible — but not always at your preferred table. For guaranteed seats, especially Friday to Sunday evenings, we recommend making a reservation. Online in under two minutes or by phone at +49 69 29 90 30.
How long is the kitchen open?
Hot food is served daily from 12:30 to 21:00. Opening hours Mon–Sun and holidays from 11:00 to 22:30.
Do you also accommodate larger groups spontaneously?
Up to 8 people is almost always possible, from 10 people we ask for brief advance notice — then we put the right tables together and the kitchen prepares. From 16 people, we recommend a dining room.
Are you child-friendly?
Very much so. High chairs, children’s menu and apple spritzer from the house. We warm bottles and baby food jars free of charge at any time.
Are allergies and intolerances no problem?
Our cooks know all allergen information and often adapt dishes. Gluten-free, lactose-free and nut-free is almost always possible with advance notice. Just let us know when making your reservation.
Is there a dress code?
No strict one — but we are happy when it suits the house. Jeans and a neat top are enough, at Christmas or weddings it can gladly be more festive. Shorts in summer on the terrace: absolutely recommended.
What is the best way to get to you?
On foot, best from the Römer direction — a two-minute walk through the New Old Town. Subway: Dom/Römer (U4, U5) in two minutes. Dom/Römer car park is just around the corner with an evening rate. Bicycle parking spaces at the market.
Are dogs allowed in the dining room?
Very gladly. Calm four-legged guests get water, a lying mat and, in winter, a blanket. On the terrace at any time, in the dining rooms from small size, they should not come with their head above the edge of the table.
Do you offer vouchers?
Yes — as PDF or printed, freely selectable value or fixed menu. Valid for one year from the end of the year of issue. Redeemable in-house or for pickup. Order online or directly with us.
Do you also offer takeaway food?
Yes. The complete menu is available for pickup. Pre-order online, and after the specified time everything is warm and packed ready.
Are there holidays when you are closed?
December 24, December 31 & January 1. Otherwise always open — also on the 1st & 2nd Christmas holidays (with special menu), and all public holidays. The current plan is on the homepage.
Can you buy tickets for events with you?
For our own evenings (wine seminars, apple wine & beer tasting) online via our event page. We communicate partner events in the newsletter.
Question not included? Call us or write to us.
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